Question 5 M&S to shake up executive pay to reflect Bolland plan By Andrea Felsted, Senior...

Transcribed Image Text:

Question 5 M&S to shake up executive pay to reflect Bolland plan By Andrea Felsted, Senior Retail Correspondent Published: June 8 2011 22:13 | Last updated: June 8 2011 22:13 Marks and Spencer (high-brand UK retailer) will on Thursday reveal a shake-up of its executive pay plan, which is expected to see remuneration linked more closely to the strategic blueprint set out by chief executive Marc Bolland. The new plan, set to be disclosed in the company's annual report, comes as Marks and Spencer attempts to build bridges with some investors following some prior tensions over corporate governance and pay. Some people familiar with the new plan described it as "more modern" and "more shareholder friendly". It is the first to be set out by new chairman Robert Swannell, who will be keen to make his mark on the group, and draw a line under past differences with investors. I. II. Drawing on our SPM content, outline FOUR likely characteristics of a "more modern" and "more shareholder friendly" executive pay plan for senior managers of Marks and Spencer. Comment on whether you think your suggested characteristics will sufficiently motivate executive performance. Why/why not? 7|Page Question 5 M&S to shake up executive pay to reflect Bolland plan By Andrea Felsted, Senior Retail Correspondent Published: June 8 2011 22:13 | Last updated: June 8 2011 22:13 Marks and Spencer (high-brand UK retailer) will on Thursday reveal a shake-up of its executive pay plan, which is expected to see remuneration linked more closely to the strategic blueprint set out by chief executive Marc Bolland. The new plan, set to be disclosed in the company's annual report, comes as Marks and Spencer attempts to build bridges with some investors following some prior tensions over corporate governance and pay. Some people familiar with the new plan described it as "more modern" and "more shareholder friendly". It is the first to be set out by new chairman Robert Swannell, who will be keen to make his mark on the group, and draw a line under past differences with investors. I. II. Drawing on our SPM content, outline FOUR likely characteristics of a "more modern" and "more shareholder friendly" executive pay plan for senior managers of Marks and Spencer. Comment on whether you think your suggested characteristics will sufficiently motivate executive performance. Why/why not? 7|Page